Baseball Bat Brawl on M20: Police Hunt Dashcam Witnesses

Kent Police are on the lookout for witnesses after a violent assault unfolded on the M20 near Cheriton. They want anyone with dashcam footage to step forward now.

Blow-by-Blow of M20 Mayhem

  • The drama kicked off just before junction 12 on the coastbound carriageway at 6.15pm, Wednesday 7 October 2020.
  • A silver MG pulled over on the hard shoulder and clashed with a blue Seat Alhambra driver.
  • The MG driver allegedly attacked the victim with a baseball bat.
  • He then allegedly struck the victim with his car as he sped off.
  • The victim was rushed to hospital but has now been discharged.

Man Arrested but Police Need More Clues

A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of assault but has since been released while police carry on their inquiries. If you saw what happened or caught it on camera, Kent Police urge you to call 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/179906/20.

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